ROADSIGNS EPISODE 37

WHAT WILL THE RISE OF 5G MEAN FOR TRUCKING?

There's a lot of hype around 5G. Whether it be phone service or supply chain visibility, 5G wireless networks promise greater bandwidth, faster speeds and improved reliability – all of which could help accelerate the expansion of onboard sensors and connected devices on commercial trucks and trailers. At the same time, the supply chain disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the importance of telematics and freight visibility technology. In the future, 5G could take fleet management to the next level. But how long will the industry have to wait until this technology is ready for fleet operations? To get answers, host Seth Clevenger talks with Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, and John Binder, Director, Wireless Operations at Trimble Transportation.

Access the full transcript here.

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John Binder is the director of wireless operations for Trimble. He has been with Trimble and Trimble’s legacy companies for over two decades, and brings rich experience in the transportation and wireless industries to his customers and team. John has spent the last several years discussing the impending sunset of the 3G network and the potential for 5G in the transportation industry.

Chris Wolfe

John Binder

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Chris Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in building, implementing and selling paradigm changing technology solutions. During his 12-year tenure with QUALCOMM Inc., including serving as division President of Qualcomm Wireless Business Solutions, Mr. Wolfe was instrumental in developing and executing a series of strategic corporate initiatives that transformed its products and operations, and drove double-digit revenue growth over a four-year period. Prior to his career at QUALCOMM, Mr. Wolfe held senior technology management positions at Roadway and Leaseway Transportation (now Penske Logistics).

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